The window is so large , we’re going to make a full size template for marking , cutting the hole , and making the inside window trim . I think i can just fit it between ribs . leaving two in the center to cut away

This window is Used and the many outer frame screw holes were really tightened down, enough to distort the metal frame around the hole ( Cone’d ) … We tried using a really big C clamp and tightening it down , but that was slow ( and tiring ), and we finally resorted to a small ball peen hammer backed up with a small sledge hammer as a dolly … couple light taps did it … Nice and Flat again … like new … ish’

Well have to figure that out as we go … I’m trying not to add anything , especially wood … So was thinking of anchoring the window to the ribs at just a few points with some clips and long skinny bolts where the ends of the window perfectly over lap the rib area … Schmaybe’ , so far when measuring ... … The 3M 5200 holding the rest in place with it’s tenacious grip ... So much grip looks like I’m going to have to cut around the present window … It will not be coming out easily … Consider this is not your regular camper trailer but one specifically for EVACUATION … So it won’t see a lot of road time or long travel ( hopefully) … My biggest worry being tire dry rot from sitting idle in the driveway all these years, waiting …

Now as far as a camper trailer goes , I still have plans for making a lower more streamline ( modernistic ) camper … Built for that purpose … We now know that Foam makes a fine camper ( better in some ways ) , and thanks to the contributions and testing by so many other talented builders, there are now so many great proven ( tested) ideas that can be incorporated with full confidence in the structure aerodynamics , and Waterproofing ...

This year we’ve added a new cooler ( cheap cooler ), real 12Volt Flat screen TV , and a generator , with a new 5 gal Jerry can … More stuff to haul , less guitars I can bring …

Not to be too Off Topic ( not the first time eh ? ) I just got some pics from my friend who’s building the yak with that phenolic sheet material we mentioned a while back … pretty tough stuff … Boat coming along nicely …

Yesterday we pulled the Trailer back in front my Studio , got inside and gave it a really Good vacuuming … It really wasn’t as bad as I thought … but we went over everything anyway .. A dead frog , dead lizard , and some small spider webs… got the front trim panels screwed back on , no problem … There was really nothing bad happening inside …and looks like the ants never came back ... We still need to add the drip edge “seal” tape ( canvas tape ) , and replace the Gorilla tape and aluminum front drip edge with something more permanent … ( still undecided ) however the Gorilla tape is still in good condition . ( Amazing!)

Once clean , we got inside and carefully measured for the new BIG window … Originally we were going to cut the ribs where the window went , but deciding to err on the Strong side , I’m going to leave the ribs as they won’t interfere with the window operation , and they will still retain the strength of the wall . The window only has a 2” flange all around and the FS wall foam is 3.5” thick , so the window will still be 1.5” away from the interior ( and ribs) … Next we’ll make a paper template of the mounting hole and see how it fits .. Figuring we can use the ribs as attachment points for the window … We’ll have to be creative there .. 2” flange fit into 3.5” foam hole and nothing on the surface to screw it down to . hmmmm??? Maybe some really long thin bolts coming from the window mounting holes and clips on the ribs to hold them … Two at each rib should do it … ? And we'll have to figure out how to keep it from looking ugly or snagging anything … ( all that hardware )